Cincinnati Bengals place franchise tag on wide receiver Tee Higgins for $21.8M in 2024 season.

The Cincinnati Bengals have informed star wide receiver Tee Higgins that they will be placing the franchise tag on him for the 2024 season, with a figure expected to be around $21.8 million, fully guaranteed. The franchise tag allows the team to have an additional year of contractual control with Higgins, while also allowing both sides to work toward a long-term contract extension.